WAB Trading Volume Surges 105% to Rank 400th, Shares Climb 1.32% on Fuel-Saving Upgrade and Outperform S&P 500

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) rose 1.32% on September 4, 2025, with a trading volume of $270 million—a 105.51% increase from the prior day. The stock ranked 400th by volume among listed equities.

The company announced a fuel-saving engine upgrade for its EVO legacy systems, signaling operational efficiency improvements. Analysts highlighted WAB’s five-year 190% total return, underscoring long-term investor confidence. Recent strategic moves, including M&A activity and raised guidance, indicate management’s focus on growth amid locomotive shipment delays.

Insider transactions revealed $29 million in share sales, potentially reflecting cautious sentiment. Meanwhile, valuation models suggest shares could trade 28% below intrinsic value, offering a potential upside for value investors. The firm’s fundamentals, including robust EPS growth, position it as a strategic play in the transportation sector.

Backtest results show WAB outperformed the S&P 500 over three years (+128.11% vs. +65.69%), with YTD returns at +2.60% compared to the index’s +10.55%. One-year returns stood at +18.70% for WAB versus +17.79% for the S&P 500.